Category Archives: Club News

Here are the opening times for the Club over the Christmas period, we hope to see you all at some point for a festive tipple!

The 1st XV head into the Christmas break unbeaten and will no doubt enjoy a rest from league action before preparing to get straight back into it in the New Year. The lads face two tough tests at home in January, and as we’d love to continue seeing big crowds get behind the team, we […]

Here are all of the latest winners of the Hoppers Lotto. If you fancy getting involved in the Lotto, which helps to raise vital funds for the Club, then you can sign up via direct debit here – https://www.pgrfc.co.uk/the-club/hoppers-community-lottery/   Week 1st 2nd 3rd No in draw Takings 1st 30% 2nd 12% 3rd 8% 11-Nov Mike […]

After another successful journey last weekend to Morley (thanks to all who travelled) the 1869 Club is planning a coach to Wirral on Saturday 16th Dec 2017. The coach will leave the Club car park at 10.45am. The cost as usual is £15 (accompanied juniors £5) A stop will be made for lunch en route. […]

Our annual Boxing Day testimonial match returns on the 26th December, kick off is 1pm. Bring your boots along and get involved, all players are welcome! Contact Michael.Bailey@bailey-fs.co.uk for more information if you would like to play. This year’s game is in honour of our beloved chef Allan Nutter who is retiring at the end of the season. Entry to the ground if you want to watch or play costs a minimum £5 donation which will go to Derian House, Allan’s charity […]

We are pleased to be hosting the U18 County Championship game between Lancashire and Cheshire on the 17th December. We’re hoping to see some Hoppers players and future stars of the game involved and it promises to be an excellent fast-paced match on the AGP. Kick off is 2pm and all support would be greatly […]

Pre match lunches for the 1st XV game against Billingham on the 9th December have sold out, but if you fancy a Christmas lunch at Hoppers then we are putting hospitality on for the 2nd XV game vs Sale FC on the 16th December! Lunch and all the trimmings will be served up before a […]

Sale Sharks are offering a free coach from Preston Grasshoppers to the AJ Bell Stadium for their game against Bath on the 23rd December if 50 tickets are purchased by the Club. The meeting time for the coach is 12:45 at the club. Tickets are just £20 per person and this will be a great […]

After much deliberation due to a large number of excellent performances we are delighted to announce the November winner of the “Senior Player of the Month” award. This award is given to a member of the 1st XV Squad who has impressed on and off the field during that month and is chosen by the Coaching and […]

We can’t wait for the inaugural Hoppers Gin Festival this weekend, with 50 gins to try and buy and various stalls and entertainment to get you in the Christmas mood. Best of all, entry to the event is free! Upon entering the event you will be able to get a Gin Festival glass by paying […]